Nahum 3:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nahum 3:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nahum 3:9 is a verse from the book of Nahum in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Ethiopia and Egypt were her strength, and it was infinite; Put and Lubim were thy helpers. thy helpers: Heb. in thy help" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nahum 3:9 — KJV
“Ethiopia and Egypt were her strength, and it was infinite; Put and Lubim were thy helpers. thy helpers: Heb. in thy help”
— Nahum 3:9 (KJV)
Nahum 3:9 in Context — About the Book of Nahum
Nahum announces the fall of Nineveh — the brutal Assyrian capital that had terrorized nations for generations. Its comfort is fierce: the Lord is slow to anger but will not leave the guilty unpunished, and He is a refuge in trouble for those who trust in Him.
Cross-References for Nahum 3:9
“If God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him. proud...: Heb. helpers of pride, or, strength”
Shares key themes with Nahum 3:9: strength, helpers, heb
“And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I have set a fire in Egypt, and when all her helpers shall be destroyed. destroyed: Heb. broken”
Shares key themes with Nahum 3:9: egypt, helpers, heb
“And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the LORD brought you out from this place: there shall no leavened bread be eaten. bondage: Heb. servants”
Shares key themes with Nahum 3:9: egypt, strength, heb
“And it shall be when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What is this? that thou shalt say unto him, By strength of hand the LORD brought us out from Egypt, from the house of bondage: in...: Heb. to morrow”
Shares key themes with Nahum 3:9: egypt, strength, heb
“And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared; and the Egyptians fled against it; and the LORD overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea. overthrew: Heb. shook off”
Shares key themes with Nahum 3:9: egypt, strength, heb
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